Security Consulting Automation Developer (Unit 42)

at  Palo Alto Networks

Company Description
At Palo Alto Networks®, everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
We’re changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.
Job Description
The Security Consulting Automation Developer will forge a tight-knit partnership with the Project Manager, Business Applications & Programs, jointly spearheading the design, construction, and meticulous management of Unit 42’s highly customized Planview Adaptivework (Clarizen) instance and other automation platforms. This pivotal role is dedicated to driving the automation of critical business and project operations within the Global Consulting Operations (GCO) team, ensuring efficiency and seamless functionality across the business. This role will report to the Senior Manager, Business Operations and work closely with the GCO leadership team, cross-functional stakeholders, and Unit 42 senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education required.
• 3+ years of Project/Product Management experience required.
• Proficient with Planview Adaptivework scripting language or similar PS Automation tools including configuration and customization.
• Working knowledge of HTML, SQL, REST APIs, CSS and JavaScript.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLookup functions.
• Tableau, or similar business intelligence and reporting software, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) competence.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritize projects with competing deadlines, and effectively problem-solve.
• Ability to coordinate and productively collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders demonstrated through written and verbal communication.
• Meticulous attention to detail with excellent multitasking ability and quick adaptation to new technologies.
• Experience with Google Workspace, SalesForce, LucidChart and SAP a plus.
• Analyst background and experience is advantageous.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced security firm environment.
• Ability to work nights and weekends if needed
  Additional Information

• Support, qualify requirements, and ensure integration of Unit 42’s Planview instance with various internal and external platforms collaborating with, and providing direction and scope to, cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Create customized reports, views, custom fields, etc. in Unit 42’s reporting platforms and train stakeholders.
• Maintain accuracy of project data by creating and performing validation processes and gaining deep knowledge of Unit 42’s Planview instance.
• Document existing and new workflows, including updating configuration changes and provide knowledge transfer to teams.
• Design, develop, and maintain system configuration and integration tools for Consulting teams at the direction of Unit 42 leadership.
• Collaborate with Unit 42’s Business Operations team, leadership team and cross functional stakeholders on a consistent basis.
• Use existing platforms to develop dashboards, custom workflows, actions, and forms.
• Harden Unit 42’s existing automation interface and support API integrations with systems like SFDC and SAP.
• Create technical specifications and collaborate with the IT team on multiple system integrations.
  Qualifications